Swallows Oast Glamping

Looking a little further afield, this spot is well-placed for visits to the historic sites around Hastings and Battle (where the Battle of Hastings actually took place…), all of which can be reached within five to 10 minutes' drive. Another local landmark you won't want to miss is Bodiam Castle and its moat (10 minutes). Once you've taken a tour of the castle itself, the building is perhaps best admired from the water, for which you have the paddleboarding and kayaking opportunities of Bodiam Boating Station (15 minutes). A wider range of watersports can be tried out at Bewl Water (20 minutes), where fishing, lakeside strolls and splashing around at the aqua park are also on the menu. For some fresh forest air, there's also Bedgebury National Pinetum (20 minutes) with its bike trails and ace adventure park. Fond of feeling the sand between your toes? It's half an hour to ever-popular Camber Sands, while Hastings (15 minutes) and its shingle beach, castle and funicular have all the makings of a fine day out.